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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,331.15, 883,691 and 368,440.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,331.15, 883,691 and 368,440.35 is: 508,467.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,331.15 : 883,691 = 368,440.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,331.15/883,691 = 368,440.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,331.15x = 883,691 × 368,440.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,331.15x = 325,587,421,331.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,587,421,331.85/640,331.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,467.25

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